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  • #16
    These are vintage clock weights (for pendulum clocks). They come in various sizes and shapes.
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    The larger item is, as Bruce says, more likely a counterweight. If they are clock weights, they could be from the same clock. The counterweight (usually larger and heavier) drives the mechanism via a cord or chain and the smaller weight on the pendulum helps regulate its accuracy.
    I keep six honest serving-men (they taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.

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    • Driftwood
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      I think I have found something very similar at the site... it's a lead disk with wire, like the top-center and top-right in your photo. I'll have to dig through my box of bobbles and what-nots now!

  • #17
    More great finds. I think we all appreciate you sharing them and knowing the time that went in to searching for them

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    • Driftwood
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      Thanks! I love spending the time detecting for stuff... it's like golf in slow motion. Very relaxing.
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